Question NW1511 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
31 May 2016 - NW1511
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether his department was approached by any political party for any form of funding (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether his department provided any form of funding to any political party (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
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1. (a) The Department was not approached by any political party for any form of funding during the years mentioned.
(b) Not applicable.
2. (a) The Department did not provide any form of funding to any political parties during the years mentioned.
(b) No form of funding was provided to political parties since1 April 2016.
In terms of the Public Finance Management Act (Section 39), the Department ensures that its expenditure is in accordance with the Vote of the Department and main divisions, and therefore the funding of any political party will not be allowed.
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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